MARYSVILLE Love your libraries at a free, fun event this month, and support the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation.
Oct. 20 is the Foundations fifth annual fundraising. This years program will take place at the Snohomish Library (311 Maple Ave.), from 6-8 p.m. The evening will feature music in the stacks and quirky and comical library stories. Throughout the evening winners will be announced in a new twist on the popular Book & Balloon adventure.
Guests will learn about the necessary extras provided by the Foundation in 21 libraries throughout Snohomish and Island Counties. Instead of purchasing tickets, guests will be asked to make a donation or pledge to the Foundation. Attendance is limited. No shushing allowed. Dress is evening casual. To start your adventure and reserve a space, please RSVP by Oct. 13 to Karri Matau at 360-651-7066 or via email kmatau@sno-isle.org.
The Sno-Isle Libraries serves more than 600,000 residents in Snohomish and Island counties. Sno-Isle has community libraries in Arlington, Brier, Camano Island, Clinton, Coupeville, Darrington, Edmonds, Freeland, Granite Falls, Lake Stevens, Langley, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Oak Harbor, Snohomish, Stanwood, and Sultan, as well as Mobile Services for the homebound and local daycares. Services and materials include 1.3 million items, reference services, electronic databases and computer equipment, Internet access, outreach programs for the homebound and local daycares, and story times for children. Form more information on library services in your area, please call Sno-Isle Libraries Service Center at 360-651-7000 or 800-342-1936, or visit their Web site at www.sno-isle.org.